The Serpent Myths Of Ancient Egypt: Being A Comparative History Of These Myths

By William Ricketts Cooper

Book Overview

""The Serpent Myths of Ancient Egypt: Being a Comparative History of These Myths"" by W. R. Cooper is a comprehensive examination of the role of serpents in the mythology and religion of ancient Egypt. The book explores the various myths and legends surrounding serpents, including their association with deities such as Wadjet, Apophis, and Apep, as well as their connections to creation stories and the afterlife. Cooper also compares these Egyptian myths to those of other cultures, including Mesopotamia, Greece, and India, to provide a wider context for understanding their significance. The book is an essential resource for scholars of ancient Egyptian religion and mythology, as well as anyone interested in the history of serpent symbolism in human culture.""Being A Comparative History Of These Myths Compiled From The ""Ritual Of The Dead"", Egyptian Inscriptions, Papyri, And Monuments In The British And Continental Museums. The Whole Illustrated With 129 Engravings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425488005
• ISBN13: 9781425488000
• Release Date: February 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Focused upon the two main aspects of the serpent

In The Serpent Mythos Of Ancient Egypt, amateur Egyptologist William Ricketts Cooper (1843-1878) focused upon the two main aspects of the serpent in ancient Egyptian arts and artifacts. One the one side, the serpent was a destroyer; on the other, a protector. From the serpent as the embodiment of evil during the Ritual of the Dead and the trials of the afterlife, to winged serpents symbolizing gods and goddesses, The Serpent Mythos Of Ancient Egypt is an amazing tour packed with black-and-white drawings many of which are reproductions of inscriptions, images on papyri, and other articles in museum collections. Cooper also compares Egyptian serpent symbolism with that of other cultures and religions, including early Christianity. Notes from Dr. S. Birch, M. Renouf, M. Lenormant, S. M. Drach, and more Egyptologists round out this absorbing pioneer study.